Eurovan Weekender Conversion

I am pretty good at making something out of nothing. I haven’t done it in a while, because Chris is so good at making truly incredible things. And it’s not out of nothing, generally speaking, but out of good, quality materials. So I knew for our recent van campout excursion, I was the one for …

6 Places to Go This Spring

Chin up, buttercup, spring is right around the corner! Shake off the long cold nights of winter and read on for our curated list of locales to satisfy your wanderlust. Charleston, SC Average springtime highs: 70s-80s Average springtime lows: 50s-70s A food lover’s paradise, fresh seafood abounds! Whatever kind of cuisine you enjoy, you can …

North Carolina Mountain Getaway

Just over four hours from Nashville there is a treasure trove for the nature lover and leisure seeker alike. We recently took a three night trip to Madison County in North Carolina, known for its 55,000+ acres of National Forest, scenic French Broad River, and proximity to Asheville. We enjoyed it so much, we felt …

Change of Plans – A vacation shaped by politics

October 2013. Our fourth wedding anniversary! We always go somewhere for our anniversary, even if we only have time for a long weekend. We have done Octoberfest in Helen, Georgia. Traveled up and down the Florida Keys. Hit National Parks from the Smokies to the Rockies. It is always a good time and one we …

Finding Ourselves in Baxter State Park

We have a long standing joke when we go to Baxter State Park. Why is it every time we come to Maine we find ourselves in the middle of nowhere? Of course it’s less about a physical location and more about a state of mind. Since it’s inception in 1931, Baxter State Park has grown …